The ENVE Commission works towards a healthier and more sustainable environment in Europe. It channels local and regional expertise to the highest EU authorities in order to contribute to the adoption of effective policy measures in the fields of environment, climate change, energy and space.

Waste management, air pollution, extreme weather events or energy efficient housing are some of the issues dealt with. They impact people's direct environment, making feedback from ENVE members crucial for the EU to elaborate appropriate policy.

On 19 June, the ENVE Commission adopted its new opinion regarding "A policy framework for climate and energy in the period from 2020 to 2030".
Last year already, the CoR called for a 50% reduction target to be set for GHG reduction along with binding targets for both energy efficiency and renewable energy.